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The UFC returns from a one-week break and kicks off a torrid stretch of the promotion’s 2025 calendar today (February 1) when UFC Saudi Arabia goes down at ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov

The main event will see Israel Adesanya attempt to snap the first two-fight skid of his MMA career when he meets #5-ranked middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov.

Best fights and fighters to watch at this weekend's UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia

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A win over the two-time champion would give Imavov a fourth-straight victory and possibly earn him a title shot, but to do so he’ll have to become the first fighter to defeat “The Last Stylebender” in a non-title MMA fight.

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Michael Page vs. Shara Magomedov

The co-main event is another middleweight contest featuring the undefeated Shara Magomedov and top-ranked welterweight Michael Page.

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“Venom” moves up to middleweight for the first time after going 1-1 in his first two fights with the UFC, and he’ll be tasked with trying to stifle the significant momentum Magomedov has established after a 4-0 start in the promotion and a Knockout of the Year contender in his last outing at UFC 308.

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UFC Saudi Arabia Main Card & Prelims

The main card will also see Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik throw down in a clash between top heavyweight contenders after Fares Ziam and Mike Davis try to extend their respective win streaks in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout.

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Featherweights Muhammad Naimov and Kaan Ofli kick off the UFC Saudi Arabia main card, and the event’s prelims are highlighted by exciting matchups such as Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadžović and top women’s flyweight contender Jasmine Jasudavicius welcoming Mayra Bueno Silva back to the division.

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Lucas Alexander was the only fighter to miss weight ahead of his featherweight bout with Bogdan Grad. That fight will proceed as scheduled and Alexander will forfeit 30% of his fight purse to Grad.

UFC star Israel Adesanya shares obscene training tactic ahead of Imavov fight

The prelims for UFC Saudi Araba kick off at 9:00 a.m. ET before the main card at 12:00 p.m. ET, so be sure to check back here for live results and highlights from all of the action when the event starts!

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia Main Card (ESPN+, 12:00 p.m. ET)

• Main Event: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov

• Co-Main Event: Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page

• Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik

• Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira

• Fares Ziam vs. Mike Davis

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 9:00 a.m. ET)

• Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli

• Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen

• Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadžović

• Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva

• Bogdan Grad vs. Lucas Alexander

• Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues

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This article first appeared on MMA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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